Publisher's Synopsis
The Beginnings of New England or the Puritan Theocracy in Its Relation to Civil and Religious Liberty is a historical book written by John Fiske. The book explores the early history of New England and the establishment of the Puritan Theocracy in the region. Fiske delves into the political, social, and religious factors that led to the formation of the Puritan Theocracy and its impact on civil and religious liberty. The author examines the role of key figures such as John Winthrop and Roger Williams, and their contributions to the development of New England. Fiske provides a detailed analysis of the Puritan society and its strict religious beliefs, which led to conflicts with other religious groups and the eventual decline of the Puritan Theocracy. The book also discusses the influence of the Puritan Theocracy on the formation of the United States government and the concept of separation of church and state. Overall, The Beginnings of New England is a comprehensive and insightful account of the early history of New England and its impact on American society and politics.1889. This book contains the substance of the lectures originally given at the Washington University by John Fiske, noted American philosopher and historian. Contents: The Roman Idea and the English Idea; The Puritan Exodus; The Planting of New England; The New England Confederacy; King Philip's War; and The Tyranny of Andros. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
